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3.6 Updating Software in the Console
Equipment needed:
OmniSport 2000 timing console
9-pin male to 9-pin female cable, Daktronics part # W-1267 (in maintenance kit) or Radio
Shack part # 27-117
Computer with an available serial (COM) port; or a USB-to-serial adapter
Computer with Internet connection
To update the OmniSport 2000 timer:
1. Connect the 9-pin serial cable from the COM port of the computer to the J4 EXPANSION
PORT on the console, and then power on the console
2. Open an Internet browser and go to:
3. A prompt will appear on asking to Run or
Save the program. Click Run (twice if
necessary). The DakLoader2 program
should open (Figure 27).
4. Go to File > Hex Files and click Download
Latest Hex Files (Figure 28).
5. Click Communications and select the
COM port that the 9-pin serial cable is
currently connected to.
6. On the main screen, click Rodeo, and then
click Update.
7. Turn the OmniSport 2000 console OFF and then back ON. After cycling power, the
console should automatically begin programming the hex file selected.
Note: To review DakLoader2 Instructions, go to About > Help using DakLoader2.
To confirm system status or for more information from Daktronics, go to About > About
DakLoader2.
Figure 27: DakLoader2 Main Screen
Figure 28: Download Latest Hex Files